WBrennan

I went back. They redid the pinwheel type of test. VA wanted a medical opinion if the patella tendon graft ACL repair caused this.... VA rule neuropathy serviced connected secondary to serviced connected repair. Additional 20% for the left knee and 20% for the right knee. My fight is now over....

Just had the new C&P exam. Apparently the VA wanted the DRs Opinion if the surgery (ACL repair, patella tendon graft) was the cause the the nerve damage / numbness. Will check next Friday to see if VES sent off the paperwork and if so, wait 30 days and check back.

And another exam being ordered... Lol. They just did one back in late October. Lol.

I called them back today. They open an escalated issue with the raters. They said I'd have a response in about 5 days. I received a phone call this afternoon saying that they're in the process of rating it and finalizing it. And I need to respond back to an email they are sending me in next Wednesday. Even if it's showing preparation for decision

It looks like the VA never sent the letter because they didn't enter the codes. (What Peggy Told me). They sent a message to have them add codes and check back right before Christmas. ebenefits no longer shows a pending disability and nothing in the disability section. Will update everyone at the end of the year.

10% for Pain on Motion and limited ROM (Not at a compensated level) 20% for Painful Scars. More than what I was expected. Hooah!

Appeal closed yesterday. eBenefits showing my right knee rated at 30%. It looks like I won my appeal. Time to wait for the BBE. Thank you all!!

The claim closed yesterday. Just need to wait for the BBE. Will update everyone once it comes in.

I had the new C&P Exam but it was more for an opinion it seemed than the full C&P exams that I had before. They only measured the flexion. Didn't measure the extension. Knee has x-ray documentation for Arthritis. ROM are outside the compensation range. It looks like the VA asked the provider only if they feel if parachuting would cause the damage to my knee. Not sure how she replied. I was also told the VA may then ask her additional questions. We shall see in about 6 weeks.

They did the pinwheel dealio and a blunt instrument to check to see what feeling I had. We shall see what the results are in about 6 weeks.

Getting sent to VES next week to get some Xrays of the knee. I think they are trying to confirm I have Arthritis.... LHI confirmed via Xrays. Then I have the C&P with VES at the end of the month. Looks like they are doing 2 C&Ps for me that day. Just another hurry up and wait. I got this. I will update everyone as things progress. Hoping to have it all finalized before year end.

Got the BBE today and a letter from VES on Saturday. VA error on duty to assist. New (3rd) c&p exam scheduled end of October. The favorable findings in their decision almost points to a new Medical opinion... Will update everyone on about 2 months... Lol.

Today: The Veterans Benefits Administration is correcting an error I hope this is good news!

Good morning! Thank you all for the response. My knee is rated at the following: 20%: meniscectomy with semilunar cartilage residuals, left knee 10%: left knee meniscal and ligament tear with osteoarthritis 0%: residuals, meniscectomy, left knee 0%: Scar 0%: Scars I filed the claim as secondary to service connected knee disability using the online forms. I am curious to what will be done in the C&P exam. Thank you for the tip about Diagnostic Code 7804. Fortunately my scars are not painful, otherwise I would now file for it with this new info. Thank you all!

Long story short. My left knee is 30% Service connected. During the ACL surgery they nerves across the knee were severed and I have no feeling in the outside of my leg from the knee to the top of the foot/ankle area and around the front near the top of my foot. That area also no longer has hair. The inner muscle on my calf is significantly smaller than the other. I have an up and coming C&P exam with VES. I would like to know what all they do in this exam. Anyone have an idea? I don't think it falls under paralysis of the nerve as I still have function. I don't know if it falls under neuritis or neuralgia? Anyone have an idea?

Higher Level Review Closed today. That is all va.gov shows. Nothing in e-benefits. They said the BBE went on yesterday (9/22/2020). So that means end of next week or early week after. I will update everyone after I receive the BBE.

Day 137 and I had my informal conference. I didn't get a feel for her or which way she was leaning but I think I clearly stated my case. Was told wait another 30 days. Fingers and toes crossed...

Day 124 And still no informal meeting... Will be looking at Dr Anaise for an IMO if they deny

I had my Hearing and Tinnitus exam back in 2018. It is the normal hearing exam. For the tinnitus they ask about symptoms, when did it start, your MOS (Look for the FAST 10-35 Letter). My MOS (11B2P) was in there as High Probability of Hearing issues. I explained a lot of live fire exercises (was in at end of Gulf 1 and Gulf 2, never deployed), airplanes, helicopters, etc. Explained when the symptoms occurred (grenade simulator went off 10 feet from my head and I had no ear pro in) Granted the 10%. Don't lie. Explain the incidents of loud noises. Good luck and report back!

Thank you for the quick response. I have 3 ratings of 0% for the scars on my knee. The side effect is common with ACL Surgeries (at least from the 1990s, lol). I think it will rate at 0% or 10% but I guess we will see.

Good afternoon! I am currently rated at 30% on my left knee for the ACL Surgery and residuals (Arthritis, Limited ROM, Pain on Motion, Frequent Episodes of Locking/Effusion). When they did the surgery way back in 1993 the nerve was cut and I have no feeling from the scar to the outside of my left knee/upper calf area. Can I claim the nerve damage secondary to the SC left knee?

At the halfway point and still waiting on the conference call. I expect the call mid August. Will update everyone after the decision.

Change requesting with expecting. My bad.

Thank you for the reminder. My supplement claim had the new evidence (being seen in service). I had a bad C&P originally. I submitted my reasons and a narrative pointing out things in my Service Records. I requested the informal conference so we can chat about it. So, about another 4 month wait and that is fine. I am only looking for 10% pain/arthritis plus the bilateral for my left knee (jumper knees). Everyone at the VA I spoke with have been nice and professional. Some even dropped hints on things. I will update everyone at the end of summer.

just submitted my request for s higher level review. Requesting a 10% rating for pain/arthritis and the bilateral for my left knee. I will update everyone in about 4 months. lol.